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One of the primary roles of a manager is to hold employees accountable for performance. That includes setting expectations, pointing out mistakes, taking note of infractions, and disciplining employees when necessary. It's also one of the primary roles many managers avoid. It’s important to understand why a manager might do that, as well as why he cannot afford to do so.

Thought Leadership on Leadership Training presented by MKS&H. When we were children, our parents used many schemes to get us to do what they wanted us to do. Remember the old adage, “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you?” I’m not referring to physical punishment, but more the battle of wills. If you’ve ever disciplined a two-year-old, ...

Accountability and honesty are hard to practice. In many cases, you can be greeted with hostility, disappointment or resentment. What I have discovered over the past 15 years is that eventually one is treated with respect and admiration.

When it became clear that parts of Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention were almost identical to a 2008 Michelle Obama speech, the Trump campaign faced a barrage of media criticism. On July 20, long-time Trump Organization employee Meredith McIver issued a statement taking the blame. All of which raises the question: When a usually solid employee takes a major stumble, what should you do?

This week, Mitsubishi became the second major automaker in less than a year to confess that its emissions tests had been fudged to make cars look cleaner than they actually were. For CEOs, there’s a clear lesson: Make sure your internal reporting and external supply chain stand up to scrutiny. But how?

As the head of your business, you’ve worked hard to get where you are. It required a lot of skill, dedication, perseverance, and passion for the company. Most importantly, you’ve been consistently engaged with your company mission. But sometimes company engagement doesn’t come as naturally for your employees.

Thought Leadership on Branding and PR presented by The Borenstein Group. When was the last time you’ve found yourself proclaiming, “I LOVE the ROI were getting on our marketing. This really helped us GROW this fiscal year!” If you’re being honest with yourself, chances are the answer is slim to none. The majority of us never experienced joy when it comes to explaining marketing and ...